Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 20 January 2104 · 10:59 local in London
2104-01-20 10:59 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 10:59 local time in London on 20 January. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-5°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Jan
2104
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 10:59 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:51
Next moonset
10:46
Next events
Calendar →Jan 2104
27
New Moon
Not visible20:08 local · Sun, Sun 27 Jan · Moon -31°
Feb 2104
3
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon11:35 local · Sun, Sun 3 Feb · Moon 12°
Feb 2104
11
Full Moon
Above horizon01:50 local · Mon, Mon 11 Feb · Moon 44°
Feb 2104
19
Last Quarter Moon
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